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Mindfulness for Kids
At some point in life we’ve all been told to “focus on the task at hand,” “stop...
5 Reasons Crawling Is Important
Does it matter if you crawled as a baby? The CDC no longer considers crawling to be a milestone....
How to Get Your Kids to Practice Handwriting
It can be tough to encourage your kids to practice handwriting. They’d rather play than do...
Top 10+ Sensory Tools for Back-to-School
Your kids may not want to admit it, but school is starting again soon. The transition back to a...
Back to School Strategies for Kids with Autism and Special Needs
It’s time to transition to the structured routines of the school year again. This can come with...
10+ Resources for Your Family's Special Needs
To expand your resources, Fun and Function is sharing this list of nonprofit services with you....
Summer Activities for Kids with Autism
Splashdown! Camp is in full swing and homework is long forgotten. For children with special needs...
Tips for Sensory-Friendly Bath Time
As the end of the day draws near and it’s time to take a bath, many parents find that their...
The Best Games to Improve Visual Perceptual Skills
You’ve probably never given any thought to the fact that you can see words on a billboard and...
5 Tips For Mealtime Success
Feeding and mealtimes are often stressful for a variety of reasons. Your toddler might be going...
So You Think You Stim?
Stimming is most commonly associated with autism. However, we all engage in some sort of...
Object Attachment and Autism
What Is Object Attachment?Object attachment is when someone is emotionally attached to an...
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